Bishop Sutton, Chew Valley Lake c.1960
Photo ref:
B310017
Photo ref:
B310017
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Coal was produced from several mines around Bishop Sutton until 1929. There was also a large flour mill here; but now the village relies on recreation from the 1,200 acre Chew Valley Lake lying to its west. The lake was built in the 1950s to supply water for Bristol.
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A Selection of Memories from Bishop Sutton
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bishop Sutton
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On March 21st this year it will be 50 years since my mum and dad, Christine Hole and Islwyn (Eddie) Griffiths, got married at this lovely country village church. This is not a personal memory, but I have seen photos of the day back in 1959. They are still very much together and love each other to bits! My own personal memories are a little sadder, the last being the burial of my paternal grandmother (Nana) in the churchyard where she joined my grandfather (Papa) in eternal rest.
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